Basketball Game Preview: Crestview Rebels vs. Newton Falls Tigers

Crestview is 8-2 against Newton Falls since January of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Crestview Rebels are taking a road trip to challenge the Newton Falls Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Crestview knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight contests -- so hopefully Newton Falls likes a good challenge.

Last Thursday, Crestview blew past Brookfield, posting a 64-19 win. The Rebels have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 matches by 23 points or more this season.

It was another big night for Addison Rhodes, who posted 20 points in addition to six steals and five rebounds. Her evening made it 13 games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Bri DiCross, who earned eight points and six steals.

Crestview smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in ten consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Newton Falls can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They walked away with a 28-21 victory over Liberty.

Crestview has also been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 24.2 points per game. As for Newton Falls, their record now sits at 6-10.

Everything came up roses for Crestview against Newton Falls in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the team secured a 50-11 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Crestview since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.